Emmeline Soldier Mak es Supreme Sacrifice
News from MacGregor reports Lindsay H W Cairns, 23, son of Thos Cairns, killed in action in France on June 27. Enlisted in Lieut Col Gillispie battalion, left for overseas in October, crossed to France May 27. Survived by father, four sisters A Lewis Okotoks BC, Scott Vancouver, R Poyser Austin, T Collier Emmeline and three brothers Garnet in France William and Russell in Emmeline.
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MacGregor
Lindsay H.W. Cairns
Thos. Cairns
Pte. Cairns
Gillispie
Emmeline
France
A. Lewis
Okotoks
Alta
Scott
Vancouver
R. Poyser
Austin
T. Collier
Manitoba Crop Prospects Improve Across Provinces
Manitoba officials report hopeful harvest prospects with ample moisture in the north and a good average crop in central regions. Southern areas show some frost and moisture issues, but oats and barley are progressing well. The MacGregor district wheat crop looks healthy and overall potential is a good average if favorable weather continues.
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Manitoba
J. H. Evans
MacGregor
Draft bill passes second reading in House of Commons
The military service bill moved through a second reading with 63 more votes than opponents. Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s referendum amendment failed by 49 votes and a six month hold was rejected by 165 to 9. Final vote expected this week.
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Dain
House of Commons
Wilfred Laurier
Holst
Orange Celebration Notice and Local District Updates
A good number from this district attended the Orange Celebration at Delta. Mrs Fred Archer and children returned from Winnipeg after six weeks in the city. Bagot street is being graded displeasing citizens and passing motorists. Mr and Mrs Stevenson returned from Arnptier Ont where they spent two weeks holiday at the former's parental home. Master Clifford and Miss Natalie Newcomb from LaRiviere are guests of Mrs J E Farncomb renewing acquaintances. R E Walden received a phone note from his son Loftin that he leaves Saturday for Ottawa to train with the Signalling Division of Canadian Engineers.
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Fred Archer
Winnipeg
City
Mrs. Stevenson
Arnptier, Ont
Master Clifford
Natalie Newcomb
LaRiviere
J. E. Farncomb
R. E. Walden
Loftin
Ottawa
Signalling Division of
Canadian Engineers
August 2nd Remembrance at MacGregor Fair Parade
The notice invites all friends to attend the MacGregor Fair with a big auto parade offering $30.00 in prizes. Two baseball tournaments are planned, one for ladies, and a good wand will be in attendance.
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Brandon
National Art Gallery
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